KSI level 2 testing requirements
There is only 1 (fitness) test required to complete the KSI2 certification once the KSI1 process is completed.
KSI2 Fitness test – There are 2 options here.
- KSI Jerks2 only test
- for men – take your bodyweight, round up to the nearest 5kg (eg. 73kg man -> 75). Subtract 12 from that number (75-12=63). You need to perform this many double jerks with 2x16kg kettlebells.
- for ladies – take your bodyweight, round up to the nearest 5kg (eg. 53kg lady -> 55). You need to perform this many double jerks with a 2x10kg kettlebells.
The number of reps here is normally 3 more than the number of snatches performed per hand in the KSI1 fitness test
- CKT mixed test.
The full CKT2 test is as follows: All moves are performed without setting the KB down, so you finish the move, then transition into the next move. Men use 20kg, ladies use 12kg
- Double Jerks – 40
- Snatches – 50 per side for a total of 100 reps (again you can do more on the dominant side eg. 45+55)
The KSI 2 version is ~75-80% of this requirement (since it is designed as a prep course for the CKT), so
32 Jerks2, 36+36 Snatches
Once these requirements are met, you will immediately be issued with the full certificate.
- There is no expiry or time limit on the KSI tests/certificate.
- You can attempt/complete it on the day if you feel ready, or you can go away and practice, and return when you are ready.
- There is also no limit to the number of times you can try the test(s), and there is no charge/cost associated with the KSI tests.
A certificate of participation can be issued on request while you prepare for the tests